2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (390 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (355 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (511 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Monteverdi |
| Model | SLK | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 125 L |
